Orchard Street in Renfrew
A WOMAN has been charged with assault, breach of the peace and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Renfrew.
It is claimed the 31-year-old suspect was challenging members of the public to fight in Orchard Street at around 11.55pm on Wednesday.
She then allegedly struck a 39-year-old woman on the back and hand with a pole.
The suspect was later taken into custody by officers and is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court today.
Police said the other woman did not need hospital treatment.
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